January 2021 – Fiber Talk

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Hazel Blomkamp

A design from Hazel Blomkamp’s book “Crewel Creatures.”

Hazel Blomkamp’s latest book, “Crewel Birds.”

Hazel Blomkamp is a talented designer, popular teacher, successful author, and has been a catalyst in changing the way we view crewel embroidery. We’re excited to have her join us this week in a show that is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery (sassyjacksstitchery.com) and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org). Join us to learn about Hazel’s needle and thread journey, her upcoming book, and the active business she and her staff run today.–Gary and Beth

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Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Gary Parr — 2 Comments

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-27-21

Strawberries stitched and finished by Gabriele Olley.

We find ourselves at Wednesday once again. Jenifer and Gary pounded through the topic list this week, talking about a free sampler download from Amanda Rowe, The Solitary Stitcher (Download Mary Jane Fry 1861 at wetalkfiber.com/mjf1861), our next Embroiderers Guild Galleries tour on Feb. 3 (it will be the Festival of Lace exhibition), our Rosewood Manor Springhill SAL (sponsored by Needle in a Haystack), slow stitching, managing and organizing your stash, participating in upcoming challenges, more on making biscornus, and our upcoming live show on Feb. 21 with Emillie Ferris. Sunday’s guest: Hazel Blomkamp-—Jenifer and Gary

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Posted on January 24, 2021March 26, 2024 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Jennifer Clouston

Freeform embroidery by Jennifer Clouston.

“Start where you are and use what you have” is the takeaway from this week’s guest, Jennifer Clouston of Jennifer Clouston Embroidery. In our enlightening conversation with this talented embroidery and crazy-quilt designer and author, we explore several subjects including stream-of-consciousness stitching, various aspects of crazy-quilt design and stitching, and how living in Africa for most of her life has influenced Jennifer’s designs and approach to color. Much to learn and think about this week and we’re confident the show will get your creative juices flowing.–Beth and Gary

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“Foolproof Flower Embroidery,” by Jennifer Clouston.

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Posted on January 20, 2021 by Gary Parr — 1 Comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-20-21

Tuesday has passed and it’s time for another mid-week chat. Beth and Gary explore our need/desire to mix up our stitching activities and what we’d like that mixture to be. We also talk about the 100-day project challenge (the100dayproject.org and #ft100day2021) and how it might fit work with the concept of stream-of-consciousness stitching. Then we delve into the never-ending problem of thread/stash organization. We’d like to hear what you think about these topics. Sunday’s guest: Jennifer Clouston—Beth and Gary

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Posted on January 17, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Lori Markovic

Two-Rabbit Sampler by Lori Markovic, La-D-Da Cross Stitch Designs

This week’s guest is cross-stitch designer is Lori Markovic of La-D-Da Cross Stitch Designs and the show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Lori describes her designs as “whimsical and a little primitive.” In this week’s conversation, we find out what that means, hear the story of the software program that got her started, and learn how her design business has developed through the years. Enjoy the show and be sure to check out Lori’s designs at Sassy Jacks Stitchery.–Beth and Gary

All Out of Troubles by Lori Markovic, La-D-Da Cross Stitch Designs

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Ariane Zurcher. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.